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MASTER'S PROGRAM

FOR DOGS WITH A JOB TO DO!

Are you thinking about getting a puppy specifically for service or therapy, but worried about selecting the right one for you, or not sure about training?  We are here to help you get you the right puppy for your your needs, trained specifically for you! 

Investing in one of our pre-therapy or service training puppies will let reserve 20 weeks of intensive training with one of our trainers. You will answer a questionnaire about what YOUR needs are from your puppy, and we will get them started on the right paw for your service or therapy needs!

Your puppy will live 24/7 with one of our trainers and be trained for 20 weeks, and then will be available to join your family!

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If you struggle with anxiety or depression, or have medical needs this program would likely be a great fit for you to have a puppy who will assist you in your day-to-day life. 

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PROGRAM BASICS

20

WEEK
DURATION

10

SUPPORT

FOLLOW UP SUPPORT SESSIONS

1

DESIGN

OR LESS POTTY ACCIDENTS

8

CONSULTING

HOURS OF OVERNIGHT SLEEP

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all puppies enrolled in senior program will pass akc canine good citizen program prior to graduation 

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SYLLABUS FOR Doodle University's MASTER'S PROGRAM: 

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Completion of AKC's Canine Good Citizen Certification! Puppy will not be sent home until they have a passing score and their paperwork has been filed! 

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CRITERIA/GOALS: AIMING FOR 80% COMPLETION BY PUPPY'S GRADUATION DATE

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  • Sleeping through the night in their crate for 8 or more hours

  • Potty accidents are rare, less than 1 per week for their last 2 weeks.

  • Comfortable in a variety of social settings

  • Walks confidently and calmly on leash and heels when asked

  • Stands and stays for regular grooming procedures

  • Greets new people by sitting politely

  • Responds to all cues in new places around minimal distractions

  • Complete car manners- paws up, calm for the ride, and wait when door is opened.

  • Puppy is comfortable left alone during the day in their crate for 4 hours.

  • ++ SERVICE AND THERAPY GOALS VARIED BY CLIENT NEEDS  
     

POTTY AND CRATE TRAINING

OBEDIENCE & HOUSE MANNERS
 

  • Stair training

  • Know "off" command - lessens jumping

  • Know "no" command - lessens nipping and utilize for correction

  • Know "sit", "down","stay"and "come" - can hold each command for 30 seconds

  • On-leash walking - will not pull on leash

  • Off-leash walking - will stay close to owner even when off-leash

  • Know "kennel"place command - will go to kennel from a distance (can be used to "place")

  •  ++ VARIOUS SERVICE/THERAPY GOALS VARIED BY CLIENT NEEDS

 

 

CUES: (medium level distractions)
 

  • Name- Puppy knows and responds to his name.

  • Positive Interrupter- Puppy responds quickly to direction

  • Sit- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.

  • Down- Puppy understands hand signal and verbal cue.

  • Heel- Puppy understands heel position and can maintain it for about ten minutes

  • Kennel- Puppy walks into his kennel on cue while you are three feet away, waits patiently and quietly to be released from the kennel

  • Stay- At least 4 ft away for up to three minutes.

  • Leave it- Puppy understands to leave food or object.

  • Come- Puppy responds quickly and happily when asked to come

  • Drop it- Puppy releases items from his/her mouth when asked

  • Wait- Puppy stops at doorway until released

  • Paws Up- Puppy puts two front paws up on car or object when asked

  • Go Say Hi- Puppy walks up to a person and sits politely for petting

  • Free or Ok- release word

  •  ++ VARIOUS SERVICE/THERAPY GOALS VARIED BY CLIENT NEEDS

    SOCIALIZATION
     

  • 80% completion of JLDD's 80-point socialization checklist

  • Guidance through puppy's "fear period" - puppy will not make negative associations with potential fear factors

  • Guidance through puppy's first teething period - puppy will learn what to chew on besides its owners!

  • Individual socialization time in public

  • Exclusive socialization excursions (schools, horse farms, pools, etc.)

  • Increased patience with other dogs, humans, etc.

  • Pack order mentality - assists puppy with knowing it's place in its home and lessens dominant tendencies 

  •  ++ VARIOUS SERVICE/THERAPY GOALS VARIED BY CLIENT NEEDS (ex. spending time at airports, hospitals, libraries, etc.)

    HEALTHCARE & GROOMING
     

  • All vet care paid by JLDD

  • Regular baths & nail trims

  • Start on tooth brushing

  • Regular fur trims around the puppy's face, feet, and fanny

  • A minimum of 1 grooming session with JLDD's groomer

  • Up-to-date on vaccines - including distemper and rabies vaccines (records to transfer to owner at time of puppy's arrival)

  • ++ VARIOUS SERVICE/THERAPY GOALS VARIED BY CLIENT NEEDS

    GO-HOME ITEMS

  • Health records

  • Health guarantee and contract 

  • Harness/collar & leash

What to expect...

AFTER HOMECOMING

WITH POTTY TRAINING....​

  • Your puppy WILL still have potty accidents inside. 

  • Your puppy WILL still need to be in a confined space when you are home to prevent them from having potty accidents

  • There WILL be a transition period where your puppy will need to learn who, what, and where they need to go to when adjusting to their new home 

  • Even when your puppy is doing well with their training with their trainer, you will have to develop a bond with your puppy that makes them feel that they can trust you
     

WITH CRATE TRAINING...

  • Your puppy will be MUCH better adjusted to their crate, but you will still need to sleep with the crate in your bedroom for a minimum of the first few nights to ensure that your puppy can wake you up if they need to, and in turn help build trust that you are 'their' person that will take care of their needs.

  • Your puppy will be able to sleep in their crate for a minimum of 6 hours overnight, but please still allow for an adjustment period as they get used to your schedule, a new environment, and possibly time zone changes

  • Your puppy should be crated if you are not home, and should only be left in the crate for a maximum of 4 hours during the day
     

WITH LEASH WALKING...

  • Your puppy will be able to walk short distances on a leash without pulling as long as our team's transition suggestions are followed through on  

  • Your puppy shouldn't go on walks longer than 30 minutes

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WITH OBEDIENCE....

  • Your puppy will have knowledge of the commands listed above, but will still need to practice them regularly with 'their' new person to develop trust and bonding.

  • Your puppy WILL NOT obey with 100% accuracy and will need regular practice to keep skills up

Ready to

COMMIT?

SOPHOMORE PROGRAM
TUITION COST:

$26,500
FOR FULL 20 WEEK TRAINING

**deposit required and subtracted from balance**

Master's Program Deposit

Master's Program Deposit

$2,000.00Price

Available Current Students 

JUNIOR

Goldendoodle

MOLLY

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ARE THESE THE ONLY OPTIONS, OR CAN I GET SOMETHING ELSE AND ENROLL IT?

What Our Paw-Rents Say...

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" The 12 week program was a huge blessing! I have 2 littles of my own at home so having Loki come potty trained and prepped saved me! He is the best behaved dog with my kids and has been easy to keep up the training. If you are looking to have your dog ready to go when he gets to you, I highly recommend this training."

Ganzie B. and "Loki", Salt Lake City, UT

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